National, 2026 — In honour of International Women’s Day, Raffles Jaipur hosted an evening of thoughtful dialogue and refined celebration at the storied Writer’s Bar. Titled The Queen Within, the gathering brought together women whose journeys reflect vision, conviction, and purpose, creating a quietly powerful evening set within one of the palace’s most intimate spaces.
The conversation was moderated by Ainee Nizami Ahmedi, Editorial Director of ELLE India and ELLE Gourmet India, whose insightful guidance allowed the evening’s dialogue to unfold with both candour and depth. Joining her were Jui Sharma, COO of Triton Hotels & Resorts; Gayatri Jolly Aggarwal, CEO of Archana Aggarwal Timeless Jewellery; and Nitya Bajaj, Founder and Designer of Label Nitya Bajaj. These accomplished women represent hospitality, luxury retail, and fashion, and their journeys reflected themes of resilience, reinvention, and the quiet confidence of authentic ambition.
Conceived not as a conventional panel but as a living conversation, The Queen Within was intentionally intimate in its format. The evening unfolded unhurriedly, allowing reflections on leadership, creativity, and the evolving definition of success to emerge naturally. Professional milestones were interwoven with personal insights, offering guests, including entrepreneurs, creators, and members of the media, a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind the achievements.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajat Sethi, General Manager of Raffles and Fairmont Jaipur, shared:
“At Raffles Jaipur, hospitality is defined not only by the spaces we create, but by the conversations we encourage within them. The Queen Within was conceived to honour the strength, individuality, and journeys of women who are shaping the world around them. To witness such remarkable voices come together in dialogue was both inspiring and deeply meaningful.”
The evening concluded with an elegant high tea where conversations continued long after the formal programme had drawn to a close, a fitting finale to an evening defined by warmth, reflection, and connection.
With The Queen Within, Raffles Jaipur once again reaffirmed its commitment to fostering cultural dialogue and meaningful gatherings, creating spaces where ideas flourish, stories are shared, and inspiring voices find their stage.
